Add 45/24 and 16/70
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 16/70
45/24 + 16/70 is 589/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
16/70 = 16 × 12/70 × 12 = 192/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/840 + 192/840 = 1575 + 192/840 = 1767/840 - 1767/840 simplified gives 589/280
- So, 45/24 + 16/70 = 589/280
In mixed form: 229/280
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